Emerson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Ann Arbor, MI
5425 Scio Church Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Ann Arbor since at least 2011
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Emerson School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 327 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 327
- Teachers
- 47 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 144 girls, 183 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 170 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 92% of independent elementary schools in Michigan.
- Compared with 12 independent elementary schools in Michigan.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Emerson School
What grades does Emerson School serve?
Emerson School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Emerson School?
About 327 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Emerson School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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